DH - Defence Helicopter
Eurosatory 2018: New sensor suite for NH90 special operations
Shephard understands that a total ten NH90 aircraft will be outfitted with a new sensor suite for French Special Forces operations. A nose cone for ...
UV - Unmanned Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: Safran moves ahead with Furious robotic system development
Safran showcased its eRider optionally piloted vehicle and accompanying robotic system at Eurosatory 2018 as it begins development and testing with the French procurement agency ...
UV - Unmanned Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: First autonomous flight for VSR700 imminent
Airbus Helicopters is moving ahead with its VSR700 project with the first fully autonomous flight test scheduled for 2018, the company told Shephard at Eurosatory ...
UV - Unmanned Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: Sales success for new Rheinmetall UGV
Rheinmetall has confirmed that it already has an order for its new wheeled UGV, known as the Mission Master, which was displayed for the first ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Swedish Army targets combined arms to meet threats (video)
14th June 2018
As the political and security landscape of Europe changes with the renewed recognition of potential threats posed by near-peer and peer adversaries, countries such as ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
Eurosatory 2018: Tri-service H160M designs presented
13th June 2018
Airbus Helicopters has used Eurosatory to highlight its militarised H160 platform which is currently undergoing de-risking studies. The aircraft is being developed for the French ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Saab goes sub-zero with new Arctic camouflage
13th June 2018
Saab has used Eurosatory to expand its Barracuda range of camouflage systems to include an Arctic version and an adjustable mobile camouflage system (MCS), as ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Nammo goes to extreme lengths with new ammo
13th June 2018
Nammo could deliver its 155mm extreme range ramjet-powered artillery round as soon as 2023, according to the company. Testing is currently ongoing for the round, ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Iveco engaged with Italian Army orders
13th June 2018
While Iveco did not release any new platforms at this year’s Eurosatory the Italian company is moving ahead with two of its newest platforms, the ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: Safran Patroller in depth (video)
12th June 2018
While Eurosatory typically focuses on land platforms UAVs still have a significant presence at the event. Beth Maundrill, senior reporter at Shephard talks through some of ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: CEO details FNSS first 4x4 (video)
12th June 2018
Following the unveiling of the FNSS PARS 4x4 prototype platform, Shephard spoke with Nail Kurt, general manager and CEO the company, about the vehicle.
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LWI - Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: New Patria 6x6 in detail (video)
12th June 2018
Patria has launched a new multirole armoured transport vehicle at this year's Eurosatory 2018 in Paris. The 6x6 vehicle is the latest addition to Patria’s ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: KMW floats new tank concept (video)
11th June 2018
German vehicle manufacturer, KMW, revealed its Amphibious Protected Vehicle Tracked (APVT) concept study for the first time at Eurosatory 2018. Shephard spoke with Heiner Oehlen, ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Talking tanks and more (video)
10th June 2018
Ahead of Eurosatory 2018 the Shephard Media team take a look at some of the equipment present at the outdoor display. Grant Turnbull, land warfare ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
US Coast Guard ultimately selects ScanEagle for cutters
7th June 2018
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has finally announced that the Insitu ScanEagle will be used to fulfil the small UAS requirement for its National Security ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Carrier criticisms lead US Navy troubles
7th June 2018
The second in class of the Gerald R Ford nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), is likely to exceed its $11.4 billion cost estimate. ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: Milrem ups the ante with anti-tank missile integration
7th June 2018
Milrem Robotics is set to be one of the most represented UGV manufacturers at this year’s Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris. Four of the Estonian ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: Nexter reveals weaponised robot (video)
5th June 2018
Nexter has teamed up with Milrem to develop a UGV with a 20mm weapon system integrated onto the tracked platform. This is the first time ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Event expectations (video)
5th June 2018
Eurosatory 2018 promises new vehicles and the latest in defence equipment with European nations looking to increase defence spending. Grant Turnbull, editor at Shephard Media, ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Carrier experience could clinch it for Babcock Type 31e bid
31st May 2018
Babcock has unveiled its new Arrowhead 140 frigate design, with the company hoping that experience with the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers will tip its offering ahead ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
UK investment for unmanned MCM continues
26th May 2018
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) intends to extend its support contract for its Royal Navy UUVs beyond the six months it agreed upon earlier ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Russian presence near UK waters increases ‘tenfold’
24th May 2018
Despite the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) typically keeping mum on Russian activity near UK territorial waters the secretary of state for defence Gavin Williamson ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
ScanEagle 3 could push price point down for original platform
18th May 2018
Just two weeks after unveiling its ITAR-free ScanEagle 3 design at Xponential in Denver, Insitu made its first public flight of the new UAV at ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
Insitu continues ties with Royal Navy on ScanEagle
16th May 2018
While the UK’s Royal Navy ceased using the Insitu ScanEagle in 2017, the company has suggested that it is still working with the service on ...
